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swollen

[swoh-luhn] / ˈswoʊ lən /


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"People's feet were swollen from all the walking they had done," recalled Batangouna, who served as a sergeant at the time.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Louise recalls being told that Bow's airway was swollen - Bow was given a tracheostomy and then a further operation to help her breathe more easily.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The condition involves swollen veins in the anal or rectal area, which can lead to pain and bleeding.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

Also, Forsyth Barr says Auckland Airport faces elevated near-term capex requirements, and the company needs to account for a swollen number of shares on issue after raising capital in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

I give a tired smile and feel my swollen eye crinkle.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell